Concern grows over the future of Sligo Store
Concerns have been raised in relation to 9 full time jobs in the Sligo branch of Halfords. The store which is situated at the Sligo Retail Park in Carraroe has been closed since Covid-19 restrictions were introduced and has not re-opened despite the easing of the restrictions. Halfords…
Obituaries, Thursday July 2nd 8 a.m.
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Marie Mooney, Drumfin Jimmy Murtagh, Sligo. Patricia Watson, Carrick, Co Donegal. Eamon Daly, Ballyshannon Marie Mooney (Née Kelly) of Lackagh, Drumfin, Co. Sligo and formerly of Kelly’s Road House, Co. Sligo at Sligo University Hospital.…
Two North West Junior Ministers face challenging roles
Two North West TD’s have been appointed as Junior Ministers. Sligo/ Leitrim Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan has been as a Minster for state at the Department of Health and will have special responsibility for the National Drugs strategy and Well being. Speaking earlier to Ocean FM, minister…
The wearing of masks and respiratory conditions – Health Slot with Cara Pharmacy
This week’s Health Slot discusses the importance of wearing masks during the Covid-19 pandemic, and discusses how those with respiratory conditions are affected. Rob Wood, Superintendent Pharmacist with Cara Pharmacy, takes the questions OceanFM Ireland · The wearing of masks and respiratory conditions – Health Slot with Cara Pharmacy
Two Junior Ministers for the North West
Donegal Fianna Fáil TD Charlie McConalogue and Sligo Leitrim Fine Gael Frank Feighan have been given junior ministerial roles in the new government. Deputy Feighan has been appointed Minster of State at the Department of Health and will have special responsibility for the National Drugs Policy and Community Wellbeing. Charlie…
Sligo GAA club championship draws are made
The draws for the 2020 Sligo senior, intermediate and junior club football and hurling championships were made on Wednesday night. Listen back to the draw as it happened, plus reaction, here: OceanFM Ireland · Sligo GAA Club Championship Draws 2020 Senior football champions Tourlestrane (bidding for five-in-a-row this year)…
Indian Ambassador thanks Sligo hospital staff
The Indian Ambassador to Ireland, Mr Sandeep Kumar has paid tribute to the frontline staff of Sligo University Hospital during a visit on Wednesday. Mr Kumar thanked senior management and staff at the hospital for their work during the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as meeting some of the staff from…